Nautical Porthole Cover - Steel

Name: ITEM #P5-91 Nautical Porthole Cover - Steel
SKU: P5-91
Price: 45.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Item #P5-91

$45.00

Shipping Price

$25.00

1 In Stock

Product Description:

This is a simple Nautical Porthole Cover – Steel that was detached from a porthole. These covers are used to protect the glass on portholes during storms and rough seas. You can see from the photos it looks as though this porthole has been used a few times!

These look great as a simple nautical wall hanging or could be reattached to a porthole. This cover has been left in its as-found condition. It can be left is its as found condition or a perceft pice for a restoration project!

Dimensions:

Diameter: 13″
Width of Extensions: 17″
Weight: 13 lbs.

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History

The word “porthole” has nothing to with its location on the port side of a ship, but originated thanks to Henry VII of England in 1485. The king demanded mounting guns that were too large for his ships and French shipbuilder, James Baker was brought on to solve the problem. He pierced the ship’s side so that the cannon can could be mounted inside. When there was heavy weather or the cannons were not in use, the openings in the ships were fitted with covers that latched tightly. These were called Porte, which means door in French. Porte became port thanks to the English and eventually, any opening on a ship was called a porthole.

We have uploaded a video to show you how to hang a porthole mirror – click here to check it out! Don’t forget to come back to our site though!

You will be shipped the Nautical Porthole Cover – Steel shown in the photos.

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